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Jul92021 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona cut Memphis Depay’s salary only three weeks after arrival

La Liga

Barcelona have been left red-faced after they were forced into cutting Memphis Depay’s wage packet, only three weeks after signing the player. Depay was impressive for the Netherlands at Euro 2020 having resurrected his career in the French Ligue 1 with Lyon after his underwhelming 18 month stay at Manchester United. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Dutchman has long been linked with a move to Barcelona and those links were proven to be true when he completed a free transfer from Lyon. But while he has secured his dream move, the financial situation that Depay has encountered at Camp Nou has already affected his bank account. Under the former boardroom regime, debts skyrocketed, with Barca left staring down a financial black hole. And bew president ...

Jul72021 by JBNo Comments

Rio Ferdinand reveals Barcelona “abuse” that “made him feel like a Conference player”

EURO 2020, JB's Column

Rio Ferdinand has revealed how Sergio Busquets mocked him during the 2011 Champions League final as Barcelona tore Manchester United apart in a 3-1 victory for Guardiola's side. Barcelona won their second Champions League title in three years by defeating Sir Alex Ferguson's team at Wembley. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red devils had no answer for Guardiola's style of play, and were often left chasing shadows as Barcelona passed the ball around, something Busquets took great pleasure in. Speaking during the BBC's coverage of Spain's Euro 2020 semi-final clash against Italy, Ferdinand revealed how he was on the receiving end of some light-hearted ribbing from Busquets. He explained: "We were here at Wembley in the final and we actually got abuse...

Jul62021 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona cannot register new players because they have exceeded LaLiga salary limit

La Liga

Barcelona's financial troubles are so bad that they cannot register any of their summer signings, according to reports in Spain. According to Goal, the Spanish side have exceeded LaLiga's strict salary limit and so until players leave, new arrivals signings like Sergio Aguero, Depay and Eric Garcia cannot be officially registered with La Liga. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Emerson has also arrived this summer as president Joan Laporta is having to get creative with majorly free transfers. Lionel Messi is also a free agent after his Barcelona contract expired on June 30 and while talks remain ongoing with the Argentine, they need to clear salary space to re-register him. Players are being pushed to leave the club, some by choice and some out of n...

Jul52021 by JBNo Comments

Pjanic & Samuel Umtiti reject Barcelona contract cancellations

La Liga

Barcelona players Samuel Umtiti and Miralem Pjanic have reportedly turned down the club’s offer to cancel their contracts. The Spanish giants are aiming to reduce the club’s bloated wage bill ahead of the 2021/22 La Liga campaign but they are currently experiencing issues in offloading squad players. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As a result, the board have sanctioned the cancellation of contracts, to remove the burden of years of additional wages, with Matheus Fernandes already leaving the Camp Nou this month. However, according to reports from Marca, they are now looking to agree similar severance packages with a number of senior players as part of a major cost cutting project. But, with Umtiti and Pjanic who currently have two and three years left...

Jun162021 by JBNo Comments

Van de Beek offered to Barcelona with Man Utd star eager to join La Liga giants

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has been offered to Barcelona with the player said to be eager to make the move to the Camp Nou. The Dutchman signed for United in a deal worth £35m last summer but endured a tough first campaign in the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Van de Beek was limited to just 15 starting appearances – only four of those in the league – as he struggled to break into the first-team under Solskjaer, sparking speculation over his future at the club. A report from the Telegraph claimed Van de Beek’s patience at Old Trafford is now wearing thin with the former Ajax midfielder surprised and concerned over the lack of playing opportunities afforded to him. His representatives are now seeking alternative solu...

Jun32021 by JBNo Comments

Sergio Aguero’s dad attacks Guardiola over faking tears in shocking rant interview

Premier League, La Liga

Sergio Aguero's father has launched an attack on Pep Guardiola over faking tears when paying tribute to the player. Aguero left City after a decade in Manchester and will officially join Barcelona on a free upon the expiration of his contract. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Argentine star extended his lead as the City's record scorer in his last game at the Etihad as he scored a brace against Everton on the last day of the campaign. After the match, Guardiola was brought to tears in an interview with Sky Sports as he talked about Aguero's exit, describing him as 'irreplaceable.' But, Leonel El Castillo, Aguero's father, has questioned whether he was genuine in his outpouring of emotion and has said he always wants to be the star of the show. "I...

Jun22021 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi finally agrees new two-year Barcelona contract to end transfer speculation

La Liga

Lionel Messi is finally close to agreeing a two-year contract extension with Barcelona according to reports in Spain. According to Spanish newspaper AS, the 33-year-old is on the verge of signing a two-year deal that will end intense speculation over his future at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi has been strongly linked with moves to Manchester City and PSG since he publicly expressed his desire to leave the La Liga giants last summer amid concerns over the direction of the club. Since then, Josep Bartomeu has been ousted as Barcelona president, with Joan Laporta returning to the role for a second time this year. The report claims only “structural details” are left to be done before Messi signs a new deal that will keep him at Barcelona...

Jun12021 by JBNo Comments

Aguero makes Messi prediction after completing Barcelona transfer

La Liga

Sergio Aguero is confident his ‘good friend’ Lionel Messi will be at Barcelona next season after completing his move to Nou Camp. Aguero will leave Manchester City at the end of next month and has already agreed a two-year deal at Barcelona. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Argentine attacker spent a decade at Man City, scoring 260 goals in 390 matches to become the club’s all-time leading goalscorer. Aguero will hope to enjoy more success in Spain alongside his Messi, although the all-time great continues to be linked with an exit away from the club. Messi was close to leaving Barcelona last summer and is yet to sign a new contract, with his current deal set to expire at the end of this month. ‘Of course I hope to play with Lionel,’ Aguero said ...

May252021 by JBNo Comments

Luis Suarez takes another swipe at Barcelona & slams ‘weak’ Ronald Koeman

La Liga

Luis Suarez has taken another swipe at Barcelona following Atletico Madrid’s title win, slamming both manager Ronald Koeman and axed president Josep Maria Bartomeu. The Uruguayan forward was deemed surplus to requirements by Barca’s board last summer and told to leave, but defied any notion he was past his best by scoring 21 goals in La Liga and helping fire Atleti to the league title. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Suarez was emotional after seeing off Real Valladolid in the final game of the campaign, crying on the pitch as he FaceTimed his wife, and blasted Barcelona for ‘not valuing him’ in a tearful post-match interview. Now he has made it clear it was Bartomeu who forced him out of Barcelona, though he also criticised Koeman’s role in his exit and ...

May242021 by JBNo Comments

Pep Guardiola confirms Aguero Barcelona transfer

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that Sergio Aguero is now close to signing for Barcelona. Aguero scored two goals in his final Premier League appearance for Manchester City as Guardiola’s side sealed a 5-0 victory over Ancelotti's Everton on the last day of the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Argentina international will leave the citizens on a free transfer after Man City’s Champions League final against Chelsea next Saturday. And during City’s title celebrations on Sunday, Guardiola confirmed that Aguero is likely to be linking up with Lionel Messi at Barcelona next campaign. ‘Maybe I reveal a secret,’ Pep Guardiola told BBC’s Match of the Day. ‘Maybe he is close to agreeing a deal for the club of my heart… ...